Election News

Bernie Sanders Wins Oregon; Hillary Clinton Is Apparent Winner of Kentucky Primary – NBC News

Hillary Clinton is won the Kentucky Democratic primary Tuesday night and rival Sen. Bernie Sanders won in Oregon.

VOTE BETTER NY CALLS ON STATE LAWMAKERS TO MODERNIZE ELECTIONS

VOTE BETTER NY CALLS ON STATE LAWMAKERS TO MODERNIZE ELECTIONS AND CREATE CONVENIENT VOTING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL NEW YORKERS May 3, 2016– The Vote Better NY coalition declared today “Voter Day in Albany,” a day of action aimed at modernizing […]

Bernie Sanders Visits Verizon Picket Line To Rock Star Treatment

On Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders visited striking Verizon employees on the picket line in Brooklyn, N.Y. NBC News reported:   http://www.nbcnews.com/video/bernie-sanders-cheered-like-a-rock-star-at-verizon-picket-line-665124419583

by · April 14, 2016 · Election News, Politics
Op-Ed: Obstacles to Latino Voter Participation

Op-Ed: Obstacles to Latino Voter Participation

Op-Ed: Obstacles to Latino Voter Participation   By: Eddie Cuesta, New York Director, Dominicanos USA   Every four years for the past several decades we have been told by political writers and pundits that the Latino vote is a “sleeping […]

NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat, 31 SD.

Public Housing Chair Councilman Ritchie Torres Endorses Espaillat For Congress

PUBLIC HOUSING CHAIR RITCHIE TORRES  ENDORSES ESPAILLAT FOR CONGRESS Four NYCHA Tenant Association Presidents Endorse Espaillat (New York, NY ) Council Member Ritchie Torres, Chairman of the Committee on Public Housing, four NYCHA tenant association presidents and scores of NYCHA residents gathered on the steps of […]

17th Council District: Be Informed, Vote TODAY

17th Council District: Be Informed, Vote TODAY

Six Vie In 17th Council District Race Today, the special election for the 17th City Council district. Polls will be open for voters to cast their ballots from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Voters can find out where to vote using the […]

In Their Own Words:  George Alvarez, Bronx For All

In Their Own Words: George Alvarez, Bronx For All

A Bronx for All of Us George Alvarez   We need to expect more from our representatives and more from our city. As a child of immigrants, who worked hard, got a good education and became a successful businessman and […]

by · February 22, 2016 · Bronx Politics, Election News, Op Ed
INBOX: Ted Cruz and Diaz Break Bread (Photo)

INBOX: Ted Cruz and Diaz Break Bread (Photo)

  On the eve of the ‪17th Council District‬ special election, we received this photo of Bronx State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz greeting firebrand GOP presidential candidate Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Twice. It appears that Rev. Diaz emailed the photo to […]

In Their Own Words: Julio Pabon, Bronx Not For Sale

In Their Own Words: Julio Pabon, Bronx Not For Sale

The future of our community will be decided on February 23rd with the election for our next City Councilmember. More than just another City Council race, this race is a reflection of the national debate in the presidential race: money […]

by · February 21, 2016 · Bronx Politics, Election News, Op Ed
NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: George Alvarez | Bronxnet TV

NYC Votes Video Voter Guide: George Alvarez | Bronxnet TV

George Alvarez  — Bronx For All On Twitter: @Vote_Alvarez Campaign website: Vote Alvarez In this nonpartisan special election Mr. George Alvarez will be running under the independent Bronx For All ballot line. Mr. George Alvarez holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a […]

17th Council District Campaign Finance: Follow The Money

17th Council District Campaign Finance: Follow The Money

As the special election to fill the vacancy of former Bronx Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo draws nearer, The Bronx Chronicle decided to review the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) disclosure reports of each candidate who will appear on the […]

CD 17 Candidate George Alvarez Tweet Sparks ‘100 Democrats’ Civil War

CD 17 Candidate George Alvarez Tweet Sparks ‘100 Democrats’ Civil War

Committee of 100 Democrats Clash Over George Alvarez The above tweet tagging Bronx Chronicle managing editor Michael Benjamin (@SquarePegDem) sparked a firestorm of controversy and finger-wagging between members of the Bronx Committee of 100 Democrats and a Queens rump group […]

NYC VOTES RELEASES VOTER GUIDE TO CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 17 SPECIAL ELECTION

NYC VOTES RELEASES VOTER GUIDE TO CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 17 SPECIAL ELECTION

The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) announces the release of the official NYC Votes Voter Guide for the special election in Bronx Council District 17 that will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The online guide provides non-partisan […]

Op-Ed: DOE’s Special Ed Blunder

Op-Ed: DOE’s Special Ed Blunder

DOE’s Special Ed Blunder By Letitia James   Michael is a six-year old Autistic boy living in the Bronx with his mother Modisha. As a student with disabilities in New York City, Michael is supposed to have access to therapists […]

We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle and Others Are Hosting 17th CO Candidates Forum, 1/27

We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle and Others Are Hosting 17th CO Candidates Forum, 1/27

BRONX, NY — Nos Quedamos, Bronx Chronicle, Bronxnet and other community organizations are sponsoring a 17 City Council District Candidates Forum on Wednesday, January 27 at Pregones Theater (575 Walton Avenue), 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Due to the venue’s limited […]